6. Stranahan’s Sherry Cask

Colorado isn’t exactly known as a hotbed of single-malts—more like beer—but Stranahan’s new Sherry Cask whiskey could very well be the difference-maker. After years of experimentation, master distiller Rob Dietrich developed the Sherry Cask by finishing four-year-old Rocky Mountain Single Malt whiskey in Oloroso Sherry barrels to finish. The result is a whiskey rich in flavors of vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, and deep oak notes. ($89, reservebar.com)